SALOON GIRLS at 59E59

August Kiss Fegley

August Kiss Fegley (Playwright/Actor) is an actor and playwright based in Brooklyn, NY. Some favorite credits include The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus (Syracuse Stage), Cherrybomb (938 Collective), and This Property Is Condemned (Treasure House Theater). She made her Off Broadway debut last summer in The Bronze Boy, which premiered in 59E59's East to Edinburgh series before debuting internationally at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. As a part-time Sexual Health educator, she is inspired by stories that explore themes of sexuality and empowerment. August holds a BFA in Acting from Syracuse University’s School of Drama and has studied under Moisés Kaufman with Tectonic Theatre Project’s Moment Work Institute (The Laramie Project). augustkissfegley.com @augustfegley

Alison Newton

(Playwright/Fight Director/Actor) is an actor and playwright originally from Houston, Texas and currently based in Brooklyn, NY. An improv comedian, she originated a role at the Sterling Renaissance Festival and is certified in Immersive and Interactive Theatre Performance. She also holds the title of actor combatant certified in four weapons with the Society of American Fight Directors. She has the short film Beijing Rodeo and new series The Nature of Us premiering later this year. She holds a BFA in Acting and a minor in Psychology from Syracuse University. alisonnewton.info Instagram: @alison.newton

Zoya Ansari

Zoya Ansari (Actor) is an actor from Alpharetta, Georgia, currently based in New York City. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from The George Washington University, where she participated in several theater productions including a rendition of Florian Zeller’s The Father. Outside of acting, she has worked on the production staff and in the additional crew of multiple live productions and short films, including Late Night with Seth Meyers, Saturday Night Live, and the 2023 short film The Sacrifice. This will be her professional stage debut.

Aubree Ann Williams

Aubree Ann Williams (Actor) is a Southeast-based actor and recent BFA Acting graduate from the University of Central Florida. While at UCF, Aubree’s favorite performances include The Interference (Karen), and Welcome to the Moon (u/s Girl). While in college, she found a love for film and TV work through acting roles in thesis films at Full Sail University and spent time working at Universal Studios as a parade performer. Aubree is represented by Brevard Talent Group (Film & TV) and certified in unarmed combat by the Society of American Fight Directors. When she is offstage, she works in non-profit social media marketing and early childhood literacy. Instagram: @aubree.williams

Chloe Mutebi

Chloe Mutebi (Actor) is an Ugandan American actor, writer, and director whose work blends the real with the surreal. She is passionate about exploring the fantastical within the familiar, uncovering deeper truths through bold, imaginative storytelling. Her directorial film debut, Tight Knit, premiered this past March as part of the anthology series Mint Condition, with online distribution coming soon. She is beyond thrilled to be making her Edinburgh Fringe Festival debut in Saloon Girls. Instagram: @chloe.mutebi

Olivia Tyrrell

Olivia Tyrrell (Actor) is a recent graduate of Syracuse University where she earned her BFA in acting. Originally from Philadelphia, PA. She is very excited to be playing the role of Madam in the new play, Saloon Girls . She would like to thank her parents for always being the best.

Katie Kunkel

Katie Kunkel (Playwright/Director) is a director and dramaturg whose experience lends itself to women dominant casts. Previous projects include director of Five Lesbians Eating a Quiche, assistant director of The Wolves at George Washington University, and director of Oscar Wilde’s Salome. She graduated from GWU with a BA in Religion and Peace Studies where she studied the cultural impact of storytelling globally.

Willow Funkhouser

Willow Funkhouser is a collaboration-obsessed, consent-focused, Brooklyn-based director and intimacy/movement choreographer. She is drawn to work about women, the human body, and messy relationships. She has found a home in highly physical pieces that embrace athleticism, sweat, breath, and bodies as storytelling tools—where movement isn’t just expressive but essential. Willow grew up as a classically trained dancer, and her dance background informs all of her directing and intimacy work. She has been a part of works developed and performed at New World Stages, MCC Theater, Keen Company, Soho Playhouse, Delaware Rep, Sewanee University, Syracuse Stage, NYU, Good Apples Collective, The Brick Theater, and 938 Collective. She is also a script reader for Primary Stages and a member of the Good Apples Collective Corps. Willow holds a degree from Syracuse University where she developed a course of study in intimacy practice alongside directing and has since completed extensive training with leading intimacy organizations. She has lectured on Intimacy, Consent and Power Dynamics at New York Film Academy and has served as the intimacy coordinator for dozens of short and feature films.

Lydia Garton

Lydia Garton is a multidisciplinary artist and visual designer based in the Lehigh Valley, PA. With a foundation in fine art and a background in commercial design, her work spans a range of mediums including event design, installation art, curation, fashion styling, jewelry making, and photography. She often incorporates antique and vintage objects and repurposed materials. Lydia’s work explores the intersection of art and design in its many forms. She draws influence from global travel, personal curiosity, and a passion for collaboration to bring together diverse talents to create visually compelling experiences. Lydia owns two creative ventures that reflect the multidimensional nature of her work: Lowbrow Highbrow, a service dedicated to curating vintage clothing, antiques, and art with a focus on personal styling and design; and Serene Ponds, which creates koi ponds and water gardens that merge artistry and nature into one-of-a-kind environments. All of Lydia’s work is guided by the belief that design belongs everywhere and impacts everything, as she strives to elevate the everyday.